George Hobart Estep, Jr.

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George H. Estep, Jr., 81, Elizabethton passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013 in Sycamore Shoals Hospital following a lengthy illness. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late George H. Estep, Sr. and Bessie Norris Estep. He was a retired farmer and [retired from] North American Rayon Corporation. "Junior" served as a Water Commissioner of the First Utility District. He operated Stoney Creek Bus Line for a number of years. Junior was a member of the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years: Betty Jo Bishop Estep, two sisters: Evelyn Taylor and Grace Estep and three brothers: Porter, N D & Paul Estep. Survivors include three sons & daughters-in-law: Mike & Karen Estep, Jeff & Sharon Estep and David & Becky Estep. Seven grandchildren: Mike Estep, Jr., Brandon Estep, Kristi Hyder, Ethan Estep, Josh Estep, Jacob Estep and Christopher Estep. Six great grandchildren: Damon Estep, Bryston Estep, Drake Estep, Madelynn Estep, Carson Estep and Trevor Hyder. Two brothers: Lee Edwin Estep and wife Gay, Elizabethton and Huey Estep & wife Lydia, Arcadia, California. Several nieces & nephews. His special friends: Cleta Lingerfelt and Tom & Marie Oxendine and a special little friend: Rylan Crabtree.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in the Estep Family Cemetery with the Rev. Eric Heaton officiating. Burial will follow the service. Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons and Johnny Hyder. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Dungan Chapel Baptist Church.

George married Betty Jo Bishop on 4 May 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Betty was born on 9 Oct 1928 in Letcher County, , , Kentucky; died on 2 Apr 2012 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - David Kenneth Estep, 57, Elizabethton, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 in the Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born December 11, 1963 in Elizabethton to the late George H. Estep, Jr., & Betty Jo Bishop Estep. David was a graduate of Unaka High School, he attended Carson Newman College , ETSU and Milligan College majoring in music. He worked at American Water Heater for 28 years.
David was a very talented musician, composer, arranger and teacher. He composed and published works for the organ, piano and hand bells. He also taught piano & organ for several years. David served as organist at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church for 18 years, also Central Baptist Church, Johnson City and First Baptist Church of Elizabethton.
Survivors include his wife: Rebecca Hamrick Estep, one son: Christopher Benjamin Estep of the home: two Brothers: Mike (Karen) Estep and Jeff (Sharron) Estep.
A Service to Celebrate the life of David Estep will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 2021 in the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with Kerry Jenkins and John Bunn officiating. Music will be provided by a former organ student Jack Nelson.